In a nail-biting Sunday League encounter, Biddenham CC Sunday League XI secured a dramatic victory, chasing down Biggleswade CC Sun 1st XI’s target with two wickets and nine balls to spare.
Having won the toss and elected to bowl, Biddenham’s attack got to work as Biggleswade set about building a competitive total. Biggleswade’s innings was anchored by Hamad Arshad, who compiled a patient 60 from 107 deliveries, and Adam Dagless, who contributed a steady 48 from 45 balls. The pair’s efforts, alongside a brisk 35 from Shadrach Gittens-Browne, propelled Biggleswade to 191 all out in 39 overs. For Biddenham, Jack White was the pick of the bowlers, snaring 4 for 43, while James Gaul (3 for 26) and Abiraj Kunjumol (2 for 44) ensured regular breakthroughs.
Chasing 192 for victory, Biddenham’s innings got off to a cautious start. Sam Kumar emerged as the hero of the day, standing firm with an unbeaten 69 from 90 balls. His calm presence guided Biddenham through several wobbles, as Gary Linton-Walls (26 from 44) and Nathan Dass (15 from 15) chipped in with useful runs. Despite a flurry of wickets, Biddenham held their nerve, reaching 192 for 8 in 38.3 overs.
The win earned Biddenham a full haul of 29 points, while Biggleswade took away 7 points for their bowling and batting efforts.